Founder Stories
Personal stories of business founders sharing their challenges, their passion and success in starting and running a business.
Dealing with personal pressures as a business owner
We spoke with Nina Clark, small business owner and founder of Nightire about her journey managing the pressures of starting and running a business.
Paperwork piles and hiring headaches
Taking your business up a level isn't easy. By the time you've done your day job, and all the business admin and paperwork – you've little energy left.
It’s lonely being a founder
For solo founders, not having a partner alongside you – who’s experiencing the same pressures, and making the same sacrifices – can feel very lonely.
Building a business around what you love
For Johnny Robinson, and 74% of small business owners and self-employed people, achieving a better work-life balance as a key motivation.
Surviving and thriving on the high street
Businesses on the UK high street are feeling the strain. Small retailers have to work harder than ever to encourage buyers and keep their business healthy.